US EditionTrump's FEMA denies aid, catching states by surprise
- Under President Trump, FEMA has denied multiple federal disaster aid requests, including North Carolina’s post-Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in September 2024.
- This shift follows a new federal approach emphasizing support only for catastrophic disasters, prompting surprise and concern among state leaders across affected regions.
- States like Washington, Arkansas, and West Virginia have faced denials for storm and flood relief, with officials stressing immense ongoing recovery needs and unclear federal guidelines.
- FEMA denies typically require states to improve emergency management staffing, building codes, planning, and reserves, with experts urging clear federal rules to avoid wasted effort.
- These denials risk financial strain on local communities, undermining resilience amid increasing natural disasters linked to climate change and raising questions about federal responsibility.
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Cities, Sanders await post-disaster aid | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The Federal Emergency Management Agency rejected Arkansas' request for a major disaster declaration after the March 14-15 storms, saying the destruction from storms "was not of such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state, affected local governments, and voluntary agencies."
The Virginian Pilot
Daily PressTrump denies disaster aid, tells states to do more amid threat of shutting down FEMA
In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given. Under President Donald Trump, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied federal assistance for tornadoes in Arkansas, flooding in West Virginia and a windstorm in Washington state. It also has refused North Carolina’s request for extended relief funding in the aftermath of Hurrica…
Helena Independent Record
Trump's FEMA denies aid, catching states by surprise
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country are finding that emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given.
fredericksburg.com
News & RecordTrump's FEMA denies disaster aid, telling states to do more
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — In the wake of recent natural disasters, state leaders across the country find emergency support from the federal government is no longer a given.
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